Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to architect the future of artificial intelligence. We seek an AI Futurist Research Lead to pioneer breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. This senior role demands a blend of technical mastery and strategic foresight to develop next-gen AI systems, quantum computing interfaces, and autonomous decision frameworks. You'll lead a cross-disciplinary squad of researchers, collaborate with Fortune 500 partners, and publish seminal work in top-tier journals. If you thrive at the intersection of bleeding-edge AI and long-term innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cutting-edge AI architectures for 2026-era applications
- Lead research in quantum-AI hybrid systems and explainable neural networks
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making algorithms
- Partner with industry leaders to translate research into commercial solutions
- Mentor PhD-level researchers and publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually
- Secure $2M+ in government and private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Machine Learning, or Computational Neuroscience (10+ years experience)
- Published research in NeurIPS/ICML/AAAI with 500+ citations
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and quantum computing
- Proven track record of securing $1M+ in research funding
- Experience leading cross-continental research teams
- Deep understanding of AI ethics, safety protocols, and regulatory landscapes
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems with measurable business impact